Judith at the Banquet of Holofernes facts for kids
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| Artist | Rembrandt |
| Year | 1634 |
| Medium | Oil on canvas |
| Dimensions | 142 cm × 152 cm (56 in × 60 in) |
| Location | Museo del Prado, Madrid |
Judith at the Banquet of Holofernes is a famous painting by the Dutch artist Rembrandt. It was painted in 1634. This artwork is now kept in the Museo del Prado in Madrid, Spain. Rembrandt signed the painting with "REMBRANDT F: 1634".
For a long time, people were not sure what the painting was about. It shows a young woman wearing fancy clothes and jewels. She is getting a cup from another maiden. People thought she might be Sophonisba or Artemisia, or just a queen. Today, experts believe the painting shows Judith at the banquet of Holofernes.
About the Painting
What Does the Painting Show?
The painting shows a young woman in rich clothing. She is receiving a cup from a servant. For many years, art experts debated who this woman was. Some thought she was Sophonisba, a queen from ancient times. Others believed she was Artemisia, another historical queen.
However, most experts now agree the painting shows Judith. Judith is a brave hero from an ancient story. She saved her people from a powerful general named Holofernes. This painting might show her at a banquet before her heroic act.
Who Was the Model?
Rembrandt often used people he knew as models for his paintings. For the main woman in this artwork, he likely used his wife, Saskia. She appeared in many of his other famous works.
See also
In Spanish: Artemisa (Rembrandt) para niños
